
Mad Science - The War of Electric Currents
12/20/24 • 9 min
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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes, —Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More!
On this episode, I cover one of the wildest showdowns in tech history: the battle between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla over AC vs. DC electricity.
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Welcome back to Mike’s Nerd Bytes, —Snack-Size Bytes of Tech, Science, and More!
On this episode, I cover one of the wildest showdowns in tech history: the battle between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla over AC vs. DC electricity.
Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.
New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!
Listen Now: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm/listen
Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnb_podcast_nj/
Find me on X: https://x.com/MikesNerdBytes
Find me on PodMatch: https://community.podmatch.com/members/31752423
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Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning
#SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew
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On this episode, we’re talking GPS. These days, we all use it—it’s how you find the nearest coffee shop, track a run, or dodge traffic. But did you know that GPS was originally developed just for military use? It wasn’t even intended for public access!
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The Rise and Fall of Teflon - This is a Slippery Episode!
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Today, we’re talking about Teflon—a discovery so slick, it’s practically slippery.
This non-stick miracle has saved countless cooks from the nightmare of scrubbing burnt eggs, but its story has a lot more twists than you’d expect. So, grab your spatula, and let’s dig into the rise—and fall—of Teflon.
Thanks for tuning in to Mike’s Nerd Bytes! Get your snack-sized fix of fun science, tech facts, quirky history, and mind-blowing inventions in every episode.
New episodes every Friday! Stay curious, keep it nerdy, and don’t forget to follow, like, subscribe, and tell your friends!
Listen Now: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm/listen
Podcast Website: https://mnbpodcast.captivate.fm
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Keywords: Science podcast, tech podcast, fun facts, quirky history, inventions, discoveries, science history, educational podcast, STEM, learning while laughing, short podcast, geek culture, bite-sized learning
#SciencePodcast #TechFacts #FunScience #STEM #ScienceHistory #NerdBytes #PodcastLover #LearnSomethingNew
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